Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has two numbers: the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It tells how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It tells how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can look at the size of the numerators and denominators. If the denominators are the same, the larger numerator means a larger fraction.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same part of a whole. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 1/3.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, like 1 1/2.

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How can you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, you add the numerators and keep the same denominator. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

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How can you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, you subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator. For example, 3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4.